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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,412.70, 915,619.05 and 492,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,412.70, 915,619.05 and 492,314.70 is: 738,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,412.70 : 915,619.05 = 492,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,412.70/915,619.05 = 492,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,412.70x = 915,619.05 × 492,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,412.70x = 450,772,717,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,772,717,915.04/610,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,472.05

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